Suspicious fire rips through realty office

Just after 3 a.m. Sunday, a fire broke out at the Pepin Brook show office on the corner of Simpson and Ross in Abbotsford. Smoke billowing was billowing out of the building when the Abbotsford Police arrived, they were unable... more  

• Candidates square off
• Abbotsford federal candidates debate hot issues  
• Valley’s an air pollution trap

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GOTTA BE THE SHOES: Lepp leaps into business

Everyone figured that James Lepp would wind up being Canada’s next professional golf superstar, following in the footsteps of Mike Weir. As it turns out, Lepp would rather be the next Donald Trump. The 24-year-old Abbotsford product, who won the NCAA... more

• Best yet to come for rugby club
• Bruins stun Chiefs in shootout
• Roller derby squad hosts tryouts

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UFV award for credit union CEO

To say the University of the Fraser Valley has changed since Gus Hartl was a student in the late 1970s would be an understatement. For one thing, it was known as Fraser Valley College back then, and his classes were... more

• Is a tax-free account right for you?
• Team building at business excellence
• Skills centre offers new program

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Nick and Norah are infinitely charming

Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist * * * (out of four) Starring: Michael Cera, Kat Dennings, Ari Graynor It depends on what sort of teenager you were (or are), and what kind of city you dreamed of conquering at that age. But Nick... more

• Truxpo going green
• Going on
• Is action better than sex?

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Western artist cowboys up for The Reach

FOR HANK FUNK, artistic inspiration and business innovation are two sides of the same coin. An award-winning western artist and also president of Cap-it truck canopies, Funk recently put both his talents to work for the people of Abbotsford as sponsor... more

• Festival will bring people closer
• Youth programs offered for free
• Beyond the Blues: Clinics screen for anxiety and more

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Aberdeen program gets kids talking

When AnnaLisa Osterby-Batryn took over as principal of Aberdeen elementary four years ago, she noticed some ongoing issues among some of the Grade 7 students. “I noticed right off the bat that the climate of the school environment wasn’t as healthy... more

• Award named in ‘Schilly’s’ memory
• Marvin fights for his right to old sofa
• Life

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